Amendments

Living up to its reputation as the most amended Bill, another 172 amendments have been proposed (so far). These range from short drafting clarifications, to significant new provisions. The guddle continues…..

Overview

The significant amendments proposed in Stage 3 include:

National Planning Framework – retaining most of the priorities added at Stage 2, but replacing duplication and complexity

Regional spatial strategies – to replace strategic development plans

Local development plans – retaining many of the policies and priorities added at Stage 2, but removing additional reporting requirements

Neil is a partner at Brodies LLP and consistently rated as one of Scotland’s leading planning lawyers. He is well known for both his planning inquiry advocacy and his advisory work. Neil has a particular interest in renewable energy developments.